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DRAGONSAT (39383)
COSPAR: 2013-064D | Alt Name: DragonSat
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2013
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0B
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39383
International Designator
2013-064D
Decay Date
8/31/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DRAGONSAT
Alternative Name
DragonSat
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
DREXEL/USNA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
DRAGONSAT (DragonSat) is a 1U CubeSat satellite manufactured by DREXEL/USNA and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 20, 2013, from WLPIS Pad 0B using a Minotaur I launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kg. The satellite is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its mission focuses on magnetospheric research and technology. DRAGONSAT operates as an independent unit without being part of any constellation and does not have additional information regarding equipment or major events listed in the provided data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0136
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DragonSat-1
Purpose
Magnetospheric Research, Technology
Mission
Magnetospheric Research, Technology
Manufacturer
DREXEL/USNA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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